INDUSTRY DAYS
November 26–28
Welcome to three exciting days focused on filmmaking and networking! All events are free of charge, but registration is required via the form you’ll find here.
FILM + GAMES
Location: House Be, Tullkammaren
Date: Wednesday, November 26, 16:30–20:00
A relaxed gathering for filmmakers, game developers, freelancers, screenwriters, animators, film and game students, or anyone interested in storytelling. The lecture will be held in English.
Tatjana Samopjan
Tatjana is a lecturer who explores the relationship between storytelling, science, technology, music, spirituality, social dynamics, philosophy, and real-life experiences.
FILM PEOPLE
Location: Micklagård, Umeå Folkets Hus
Date: Thursday, November 27, 13:00–16:00
Filmmakers and film workers talk about themselves, their work, and their projects. Film i Västerbotten and Filmpool Nord’s Talent AC/BD project will provide us with coffee!
WORK IN PROGRESS
Location: Mingla, Väven
Date: Thursday, November 27, 19:00
There are many exciting film projects in the works! During the evening, both short and feature films will be presented, and there will be time to mingle with the filmmakers.
FILMS BEING PRESENTED:
Arne Goes to Space
Presented by director Lars Vega and editor Cecilie Marie Damsgård
An alien crash-lands in Älvsbyn, Norrbotten, and ends up in the home of two brothers. Starring Rolf Lassgård and Lennart Jähkel.
The Watchmaker
Presented by director Jonas Lawes
Two young thieves seek help from a reluctant watchmaker to repair a stolen pocket watch. The Watchmaker is a tense psychological chamber piece filmed in Skellefteå, featuring Olle Sarri and Otto Fahlgren in leading roles.
No One Owns You (Dig Äger Ingen)
Presented by director Agnes Koskinen and producer Sofie Häkkinen
A coming-of-age story filmed in Ostrobothnia, following 18-year-old Alicia, a competitive swimmer. The film takes place over a single day in the Finnish archipelago.
SPOTLIGHT
Location: Vävenscenen, Väven
Date: Friday, November 28, 10:00–16:00
Spotlight is aimed at those who work with film, study film, or are interested in filmmaking. The program features talks and lectures. As always, the day’s moderator is Andrea Reuter.
Jason T. Clark
Jason is an art director and production designer whose career spans from major blockbusters to independent productions. His most notable works include the visually groundbreaking films Black Panther, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth.
More guests to be announced!
FILM I VÄSTERBOTTEN 30 YEARS!
Location: Kajen, Väven
Date: Friday, November 28, 20:00 – after midnight
Dear film lovers, colleagues, and friends,
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate Film i Västerbotten’s 30th anniversary! For three decades, we have together helped to develop filmmaking and film culture in Västerbotten. Now it’s time to celebrate, remember the journey, and look to the future. Take the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, share memories, and create new ones!
The evening will feature a welcome mingle with bubbly and snacks, the Umeå Film Festival Short Film Award Storspoven, the School Cinema Audience Award, the Film Hero Grant, a toast to film life in Västerbotten, and of course, great company!
The party is open to everyone over 18 who wants to celebrate!